Imagine doing an extraordinary project in your community that could
shift the future of our planet. Here’s the catch. . .it has to be
organized in two weeks and implemented in only two days, all of the
materials donated, and all of the labor volunteer. Everyone says it
is impossible.
On August 2nd & 3rd a group of intrepid leaders from Legacy Center NC120 Leadership came together to
build an extraordinary service project in the domain of the
environment- we joined our voices in response to the question of how
can we make the biggest difference for our suffering planet. We found
The Ashevillage Institute, an eco-urban learning center whose mission
is to spread awareness about sustainable living solutions through
education, demonstration and action. Our Legacy Center Leadership Team specifically designed the
“Bring It Home Project” to address ways in which ordinary citizens
can make a difference in their own backyards through implementing a
complex permaculture-inspired design at the organization’s site in
Asheville, NC. This included building a complex entryway
arbor/trellis system, installing a 40 ft. concrete bench to frame the
outdoor classroom space, constructing a 30ft deck over one of the
ponds on the property, and installing over 300 herbal/medicinal
plants according to the organization’s highly specific landscape
design.
This extreme giver project was not only successful but went way beyond what our Legacy Center NC120 Leadership Team
originally envisioned. We raised thousands of dollars in donations and
supplies and created a team of almost 70 volunteers for the two days
of the project. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, our team stood proud,
knowing that we modeled the profound difference a small group of
intentional individuals can make to create a tremendous impact on our
planet.
Liana
My journey with Legacy Center NC 120 has been amazing! We have completed our
project at Ashevillage Institute in Asheville, NC. It was such a
great experience. Our team planted over 300 plants, put in an
observation deck, had a concrete bench made, an incredible arbor put
in. We had over 50 volunteers over the 48 hours that we had to
complete the charity project. The team work that I was a part was
truly amazing. We created with most of us from different cities.
This beautiful and exciting Legacy Center project took shape in just 2 days. I was
totally in shocking watching the volunteers come in force with such
energy and excitement and just jump in with both feet. I was able to
participate in almost all areas of this. Building relationship with
both the volunteers as well as the people who lived @ AVI. On the
final day once all the plants were in the ground and in need of
watering – we had only one hose and no way to accomplish this task a
strong but quick storm showed up to water the plants. NC 120 stand
and source and pure intentions was the source for this project being
done in excellence and minutes before the ribbon cutting. This
experience showed me that pure intentions can cause anything to
happen!
This experience has taught me how powerful I can be when I come from
love. How much power there is in a team, how much we created on our
project with pure intention. How time is not a true factor when you
have a committed action to take. I am bigger and stronger than I’ve
ever been and this is just my beginning. Focusing out makes life a
lot more fun!